Perception of Support for Robot-Based Teaching and Learning Innovation: A Case Study of Vocational College Students

Abstract

This study aims to present the findings of a research conducted on the perception of vocational students. The research employed purposive sampling technique and included a sample size of 420 participants. The study specifically focused on investigating the level of support provided by administrators of vocational education colleges towards teaching and learning innovation through the use of robot-assisted instruction. The data were obtained through the utilisation of Likert Rating Scale questionnaires, Descriptive Statistics, and Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA). The findings of the study indicate that the participants' level of opinion regarding Fostering Robotics Knowledge/Skills (FRKS) and Innovative Outcomes in Robot-Based Teaching (IORBT) was consistently rated as "high." Furthermore, the examination of indicators pertaining to each aspect unveiled that the FRKS concerns encompassed the (4) Sufficient Resource (SRES) indicator, while the IORBT issues (2) were associated with the Socio-technical system's design (TECH&DESIGN) indicator, positioned at an intermediate level. This suggests that there remains a developmental deficit that needs to be addressed in order to achieve the "Very High" level as outlined in the management policy for government sector vocational educational institutions. The multiple regression analysis revealed that six factors were found to have a statistically significant relationship with the Independent Organisational Role Behaviour Test (IORBT). These factors include: (1) Organisational responsibilities and structure (ORS), (2) support from supervisors/department heads (SDHS), (3) awareness of the organization's impact on results (AORC), (4) reward and recognition (R&R), (5) availability of sufficient resources (SRES), and (6) freedom in the workplace (FRWO). There is a pressing need to expedite the implementation of measures in order to synchronise with the prevailing business landscape, while also adhering to governmental policies aimed at cultivating a workforce that is adequately prepared for the advent of FRKS, thereby effectively addressing the evolving demands of the labour market.